Tires with or without rim protection?

[dammed]

I'm getting Nankang NS2 225/35-18 to fit a 9.75" rim.

Should I get the tires with or without rim protection?

Anyone have some pictures that shows the difference?

[sacrifice]

Pretty sure it wont matter when you are stretched.

[dammed]

hmm, the rim protector makes the tyre look very different: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=150

I found two pictures on tyrestretch.com, is my assumption correct:

With rim protector: http://tyrestretch.com/9.5_225_45_R1..._512-2.jpg.php

Without rim protector: http://tyrestretch.com/9.5_225_45_R1...umho-2.jpg.php

[180roman]

rim protectors make the sidewall look more stretched

[DCJodon]

Go with the 512.

[andybob]

Go with the 512.

If you can find them.

Falken 912's stretch really easily as well. Also they seem to be very durable. On the way to/from SoWo I had some rubbing issues and gouged my rear tires pretty good. They still hold air just fine and there isn't any nylon showing.

[dammed]

Has to be Nankangs NS2s, it's the cheapest decent tyre I can get locally.

But am I correct about the Kumho and Falkens?

[DCJodon]

Has to be Nankangs NS2s, it's the cheapest decent tyre I can get locally.

But am I correct about the Kumho and Falkens?

Yes, the difference is noticeable, just pick the look you prefer. Remember not every tire stretches the same.

[CHIF8008]

rim protection when stretching actually makes the rim sit out farther and "not become protected" but looks more stretched.

without rim protection it stretches pretty smooth. its all a different look

i hear good about Falken stretch. i did my two front tires with Falken 912's and man the side wall is soft(should stretch good)

[alijutt8]

rim protection is best for tires i have some pictures related to the topic i will share that pictures shortly

[dammed]

Yes, the difference is noticeable, just pick the look you prefer. Remember not every tire stretches the same.

That's why I made the topic, because I'm not 100% sure how a tyre without rim protection looks stretched.

So if anyone has a picture of a car with stretched tires without rim protection please post them here.